The average train between Philadelphia and Newton takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Newton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Philadelphia and Newton. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Newton at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Newton. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Newton station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Philadelphia to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Newton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Newton is 424.1 km. The road distance is 527 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.